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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, marital and premarital concerns, and spirituality.</p><p>Friend works with a holistic approach, addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions to help people navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, and existential concerns. 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href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/marriage\">Marriage</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/alan-friend#specialties\" 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Premarital</li><li>Spirituality</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Mental Health Professional</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>M.Div., Dipl.Psy.</p></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Washington, DC</h3><address>1700 17th St NW<br>203<br>Washington, DC 20009</address><div class=\"person-map-preview\"><iframe aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/export/embed.html?bbox=-77.073858%2C38.894874%2C-77.00385800000001%2C38.930874&amp;layer=mapnik\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Map of Washington, DC\"></iframe><a 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, marital and premarital concerns, and spirituality.</p><p>Friend works with a holistic approach, addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions to help people navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, and existential concerns. Friend's education includes a Master of Divinity degree, enhancing his understanding of spiritual and existential issues, and a Diploma in Psychology, equipping him with psychological theories and therapeutic techniques.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Male</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/washington-dc\">Washington, DC</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/marriage\">Marriage</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Spirituality</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Mental Health Professional</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>M.Div., Dipl.Psy.</p></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Washington, DC</h3><address>1700 17th St NW<br>203<br>Washington, DC 20009</address><div class=\"person-map-preview\"><iframe aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/export/embed.html?bbox=-77.073858%2C38.894874%2C-77.00385800000001%2C38.930874&amp;layer=mapnik\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Map of Washington, DC\"></iframe><a aria-label=\"Open map and directions for 1700 17th St NW 203 Washington, DC 20009 in a new tab\" class=\"person-map-open\" href=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=1700+17th+St+NW+203+Washington%2C+DC+20009&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=map_directions&amp;utm_id=site-people-alan-friend&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Open map and directions for 1700 17th St NW 203 Washington, DC 20009 in a new tab</span></a></div><small class=\"person-map-credit\">Washington, DC · © OpenStreetMap contributors</small></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><div><p>Washington, DC</p><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:2024894900\">(202) 489-4900</a></div><a class=\"provider-secondary provider-website\" href=\"http://www.dcpsychotherapy.com?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=provider_website&amp;utm_id=site-people-alan-friend&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit website</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Alan Friend?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/alan-friend\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}